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Nutrition and Eyes

Nutrition and nutritional supplements, such as vitamins play an important role in the health of our eyes.

Good nutrition is vital for both our general health and that of our eyes.

An eye diseas called ‘xerophthalmia’, (a common cause of childhood blindness in developing countries) is a good example of how nutrition and eye health relate. This eye problem is caused by a lack of vitamin A and could be prevented by eating fresh vegetables, fat (animal and plant) and protein (egg, meat, cheese, fish, poultry, milk, dairy products, seeds, pulses and grains).

What Might Cause Eye Disease?


Age- Age is the biggest risk factor in eye disease. As we get older the changes in our body also affect our eyes. Oxygen is essential for the human body, but it produces “free-radicals”.
These prevent the cells from regenerating and also damage the retina, a light sensitive layer at the back of the eye. They also affect the lens, a clear tissue found behind the colored part of the eye known as the iris. Most vitamins and minerals can help the body and our eyes to combat the effects of free radicals.

Smoking- Smoking causes harm to the tissues of the eye as it also increases free radicals. This affects the body’s ability to absorb the necessary vitamins and minerals from food, this way affecting the health of your eyes as well

Sunlight- Many studies show that prolonged periods of sunlight exposure of the eyes are a risk factor for the development of eye disease. For this reason it is important to reduce exposure of the eye to sunlight. Sunglasses might help you in this, but please note that these should always have UV protection.

 
Good Nutrition- Healthy Eyes


It is good to consider the following aspects:
· Eat a good, balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
· Consider taking supplements like anti-oxidant vitamins, Lutein, Zeaxanthin etc.
· Try to quit smoking
· Protect your eyes from harmful sunlight. Use good quality sunglasses
· Get your eyes tested as frequently as possible (once a year)

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